| Serial Number | 79234203 |
| Word Mark | NIKON |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, August 23, 2017 |
| Status | 708 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, August 28, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 5736288 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 30, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 12, 2019 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "Nikon" and a repeating pattern of elliptical ovals within a square device. The word "Nikon" is displayed in stylized font in black, the elliptical ovals are displayed in white merging into yellow, and the square device is displayed in yellow. |
| Goods and Services | [Optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical inspection apparatus for industrial use, optical lenses, optical sensors, optical scanners, cameras, ophthalmic lenses and spectacles, sunglasses, eyeglasses and frames and cases therefor; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; pre-recorded magnetic data carriers featuring medical imaging software, retinal imaging software and medical software for the management of patients' medical records; data processing apparatus and computers; ] computer software and firmware for medical imaging and 3D medical imaging; computer software and firmware for the provision of medical services and platforms to access retinal images and patients' medical records; computer software and firmware for use in optometry and ophthalmology for database management; [computer software and firmware for imaging and 3D imaging; computer software and firmware for image processing and image analysis; computer software and firmware for viewing and storing images;] computer software and firmware for retinal imaging; computer hardware and software for medical imaging apparatus and for image processing, image analysis and for viewing and storing images, and computer software and firmware for imaging for use in optometry and ophthalmology for database management; computer software and firmware for imaging for use in optometry and ophthalmology for database management; retinal imaging software and firmware; medical software, namely, medical operating system software for medical imaging apparatus, medical software for storing, recording, displaying, accessing and report generation of patient's medical records and retinal image scans, and medical software for controlling and managing patient medical information [; medical software for 3D imaging; glass ophthalmic lenses ; retinal imaging systems, namely, software for imaging the retina ] |
| Certificate of Correction for Registration | In the Statement, classes 9, 10 and 42 have been corrected per the Restriction dated 4/4/2019, and per the Fnote dated 5/22/2019. |
| Goods and Services | [Ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations; medical plasters; materials for dressings, namely, wadding; anti-inflammatory ophthalmic preparations; gel for use in ophthalmic operations; ophthalmic muscle relaxants; ophthalmic anti-infective substances for the treatment of infections; eye drops; vitamins; vitamin eye drops] |
| Certificate of Correction for Registration | In the statement, correction certificate issued on June 25, 2019, line 20 through 22, "electrical and electronic devices for imaging, and electrical and electronic apparatus for image processing, image analysis and for viewing and storing images, namely, non-medical optical coherence tomography devices;" should be deleted in class 9. Page 2, line 5, "assistance" should be deleted in class 42. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, white and yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [Medical services in the field of ophthalmic support services; medical services in the field of ophthalmic diagnostic support services; optometry services; ophthalmological services; rental and leasing of medical and surgical apparatus; rental and leasing of ophthalmoscopes; rental and leasing of optical coherence tomography apparatus; information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to all the aforementioned services;] information services relating to medical services in the field of ophthalmic diagnostic support, namely, providing access to patients' medical records and retinal images |
| Goods and Services | [Ophthalmoscopes; optical diagnostic medical apparatus and instruments, namely, scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, eye testing machines and apparatus, ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus, and medical imaging apparatus incorporating medical imaging software; diagnostic ophthalmic apparatus, namely, scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, eye testing machines and apparatus, ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus, and medical imaging apparatus incorporating medical imaging software; diagnostic ophthalmic apparatus, namely, A-scan medical ultrasound biometry apparatus, B-scan medical ultrasound biometry apparatus and medical ultrasound bio-microscopy scan apparatus all for ophthalmic use; medical apparatus, instruments and devices for use in ophthalmologic examination, surgery and procedures, namely, scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, eye testing machines and apparatus, medical ultrasound apparatus, medical imaging apparatus incorporating medical imaging software, and lasers for medical and surgical use; medical apparatus, instruments and devices for the diagnosis of eye disease, namely, medical apparatus, instruments and devices for examining and imaging ocular structures for the diagnosis of eye disease; optometry and ophthalmic devices and instruments for locating the optical center of ophthalmic lenses, namely, ophthalmic devices comprising an optical coherence tomography device and an ophthalmoscope for medical imaging, corneal cross-linking devices, photocoagulators, and ultrasound retinal scanners; medical diagnostic ophthalmic apparatus, instruments and devices for the visualization and documentation of the retina, and for the visualization of the retina for the detection and management of eye disease, namely, scanning laser ophthalmoscopes and medical retinal imaging apparatus incorporating medical imaging software; retinal examination equipment in the nature of fundus cameras; retinal imaging systems, namely, medical imaging apparatus for imaging the retina; eye examination apparatus for medical use, namely, eye testing apparatus; optical inspection apparatus for medical use in the nature of fundus cameras; medical imaging apparatus, namely, medical imaging apparatus incorporating medical imaging software; medical imaging apparatus comprising optical coherence tomography and ophthalmoscopes, namely, medical imaging apparatus comprising ophthalmoscopes and optical coherence tomography imaging software for [ 30 ] * 3D * imaging of ocular structures; laser beam delivery apparatus for medical use; medical apparatus incorporating lasers, namely, lasers for medical use and for ophthalmological surgeries and procedures; medical apparatus incorporating lasers for treatment of eye disease, namely, lasers for surgical and medical use for treatment of eye disease; surgical apparatus, instruments and devices, namely, surgical apparatus, instruments and devices for use in ophthalmic surgery; corneal cross-linking devices, namely, ophthalmic surgical devices for treatment of conditions of the cornea; phototherapeutic apparatus for medical purposes *, namely, * photocoagulators; surgical microscopes; ultrasound retinal scanners, namely, medical ultrasound retinal scanners; medical diagnostic apparatus system for testing visual acuity, namely, ophthalmic visual acuity systems comprised of a screen, built-in computer, software and electronic eye charts; perimeters, namely, eye testing machines and apparatus in the nature of perimeters] |
| Goods and Services | [Scientific and technological services [ and ] *, namely, * research and design relating thereto;] design and development of computer hardware, software, firmware for use in optometry and ophthalmology; [design and development of computer hardware, software, firmware for imaging;] design and development of apparatus, instruments and devices for optometry and ophthalmology; [design and development of apparatus, instruments and devices for imaging;] design and development of retinal imaging systems; development of apparatus, instruments and devices * in the nature of new products * for the detection, diagnosis, management and treatment of eye disease; design and development of ophthalmoscopes; [ research and development; scientific research and development; advisory services relating to diagnostic instruments; diagnostic testing relating to the human body; development of diagnostic apparatus; development of products for screening, managing and treating disease; optometry; eye care services; vision care services; ] [design and development of medical apparatus incorporating lasers;] design and development of medical apparatus incorporating lasers for treatment of eye disease;] design and development of medical software, medical platforms and medical Internet portals [; information, advisory, and consultancy services in relation to all the aforementioned services] |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 28, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, June 17, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 28, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, June 17, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, June 17, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 98 - Unknown |
| Address | Shinagawa-ku Tokyo JP |
| Party Name | Nikon Corporation |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | Nikon Corporation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | Nikon Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, June 15, 2018 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 14, 2018 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Sunday, June 17, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Sunday, June 17, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 21, 2018 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, June 22, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, June 23, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, August 4, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 8, 2019 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 12, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, April 5, 2019 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED |
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 | CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, August 24, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Thursday, January 23, 2020 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Saturday, August 24, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, September 13, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, October 4, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 4, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 20, 2021 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Monday, May 2, 2022 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |
| Monday, May 2, 2022 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Monday, July 18, 2022 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, April 5, 2021 | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |